Captain: Coastal & River Vessel Leader + Simulator Training

American Cruise Lines; Port Canaveral, FL; On-site; USD 166,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboard housing

Meals provided

Health/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Simulator training

Travel covered

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, operating along inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and major rivers.

Captains guide safe navigation and embody professional leadership for guests and crews aboard vessels accommodating 100–200 guests. Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, supported by onboard accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and

Qualifications

• USCG Master License with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT+ preferred.
• TWIC credential required.
• Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: 2+ years, 5+ preferred with Z-drive.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and ongoing random testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate the vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Execute prudent maneuvering, docking, locking, and anchoring.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Supervise, lead, and develop deck officers.
• Oversee Shipboard Engineer.
• Coordinate major engineering repairs with port engineers.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Provide visible leadership through announcements, rounds, and guest interaction.

Skills

Coastal/river piloting

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Education

USCG Master License (Near Coastal)

Tools

TWIC

Bridge simulator training

Crew supervision

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Captains to lead our U.S. flag fleet, operating along inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, and major rivers.

Captains guide safe navigation and embody professional leadership for guests and crews aboard vessels accommodating 100–200 guests. Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, supported by onboard accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and